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Crime
Wife of jailed bandit Dhan Singh accuses Ajmer prison officials of assault and extortion
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:15 PM
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Dhan Singh’s wife filed a complaint with the Ajmer SP alleging physical assault, threats, a Rs 2 lakh extortion demand and inadequate medical care for her husband in the high‑security jail.
The wife of convicted bandit Dhan Singh has approached the Superintendent of Police in Ajmer, raising serious concerns about her husband’s safety inside the city’s high‑security prison. In her written complaint she claims that prison officials subjected Dhan Singh to physical assault and issued threats, while also demanding a sum of Rs 2 lakh in exchange for better treatment.
According to the filing, the alleged assault was followed by intimidation tactics, and the demand for money was accompanied by promises of improved medical facilities that have not been provided. The complainant also highlighted the lack of adequate healthcare for her husband, who is reportedly suffering from health issues that require prompt attention.
Ajmer police have not yet issued an official response to the allegations, and the matter is expected to be investigated under the prison‑safety protocols mandated by the state government. The case underscores growing concerns over the treatment of high‑profile inmates in Rajasthan’s correctional facilities.
Dhan Singh, a notorious dacoit convicted in multiple cases, has been incarcerated in the high‑security wing of Ajmer jail since his arrest. The complaint, if substantiated, could lead to disciplinary action against prison staff and a review of inmate welfare measures.
The incident adds to a broader debate on prison reforms in India, where activists and officials alike call for stricter oversight to prevent abuse and ensure that medical needs of prisoners are met promptly.
According to the filing, the alleged assault was followed by intimidation tactics, and the demand for money was accompanied by promises of improved medical facilities that have not been provided. The complainant also highlighted the lack of adequate healthcare for her husband, who is reportedly suffering from health issues that require prompt attention.
Ajmer police have not yet issued an official response to the allegations, and the matter is expected to be investigated under the prison‑safety protocols mandated by the state government. The case underscores growing concerns over the treatment of high‑profile inmates in Rajasthan’s correctional facilities.
Dhan Singh, a notorious dacoit convicted in multiple cases, has been incarcerated in the high‑security wing of Ajmer jail since his arrest. The complaint, if substantiated, could lead to disciplinary action against prison staff and a review of inmate welfare measures.
The incident adds to a broader debate on prison reforms in India, where activists and officials alike call for stricter oversight to prevent abuse and ensure that medical needs of prisoners are met promptly.